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Thursday, May 21, 2009

Yesterday

Yesterday in Paris it was really hot - in the high 70's... And everyone thought it was Summer already... Even grown men were gobbling up ice cream cones at Amorino! Yesterday cafés were completely packed... With people eating popcorn(?) and drinking Summer Rosé wine!

I have been following your blog for a really long time, infact it serves as my inspiration for things to do whenever i'm in Paris!I have my own blog now and as i'm inspired by your's i would really appreciate a bit of help with mine. Please drop me a line if you canlooking forward to hearing from youregardsSonya

I know you're not about fashion...in particular...but I noticed there were lots of pictures of folks wearingDENIM. I always thought of Paris in a higher-fashion way..and that jeans were a symbol of the ugly Americain.....what's up with the jeans?

It's been a while since I've been there, but my recollection is that denim was acceptable for very casual wear as follows:1. Good condition, not torn or really scruffy2. Wear a stylish top -- for me (male) it would be polo shirt or oxford, maybe a sweater.3. Absolutely no t-shirts or sweatshirts with USA-type content: no Rotary Club, beer, Fisherman's Wharf, etc.

How do I love your site? I can't even count the ways. But I am trying to wrangle a way to hitch a ride with you besides via the web, especially when you share pics of the dreamy pastries and cafes. But that pic of the men eating ice cream, they looked quite American to me. Anyway, I love your site and I am promising myself that one day I will get to go on a shopping splurge and purchase a few of your beautiful paintings to decorate an area of my house. To quote 30 Rock's Liz Lemon, I see your photos of sweet Pay-ree and think "I want to go to there."

Oh la la, il fait chaud. I want that headscarf - make sure you snap anyone walking wearing anything likethat, clearly another innovative way of wearing that classic french accessory. Your candid snaps a la terrasse remind me of a Renoir painting - full of light, colour and joie de vivre. Some handsome guys too - I would have loved to have joined them for a glass of rose.

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Hi I'm Carol Gillott,
My Mom taught me watercolors at 5 and I'm still at it. Now I live by the Seine on l'Ile Saint-Louis. Do consider subscribing to my Paris letters and maps on Etsy and enjoy a taste of Paris in your mailbox every month to savor with a hot chocolate and croissant. I paint Paris dreams.